New Zealand under 20

[Stargazer]

<p>Looks like the NZU20 team has had a visit from the injury bug. After Lowe and Stevenson being out injured, now Mikaele-Tu'u already off and Caleb Makene not looking well either. The commentator said there are only 2 backs on the bench.</p>

[leytonandamanda]

Makene off aswell<br><br><br>
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[leytonandamanda]

Nz forwards looking very good so far<br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

<p>The injuries not stopping NZ from scoring tries. They're dominating Australia with 3 converted tries to 1: 21-7.</p>
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<p>By the way, I saw on the WR website that Italy beat Japan 41-17. That means that Japan will drop out of the tournament next year.</p>

[leytonandamanda]

Nz scrum is awful again<br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

<p>NZ's number 3 warned. Next time the scrum collapses, someone will be sent off. NZ scrum so weak ...</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Try Australia. Could see that coming. 21-14 NZ</p>

[leytonandamanda]

21-14 now<br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

<p>High tackle from Kautai. Lucky not to be sent-off. Not having a good game.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Kautai down with a back injury. Aussi skipper immediately calls for a new scrum. Smart. </p>
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<p>Fidow replaces Kautai. Another injury forced sub.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Penalty try to Australia.</p>
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<p>Half time: 21 all.</p>

[leytonandamanda]

When will Nz produce good scrummaging props at this level? Just can't seem to produce them<br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

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<p>When will Nz produce good scrummaging props at this level? Just can't seem to produce them<br><br><br>
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<p>Good question. I hope we get to see some at the U19 tournament and NZ School team later this year.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>24-24 now, after a penalty each.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Awesome intercept try by Walker-Leawere. NZ ahead again: 31-24</p>

[leytonandamanda]

31-24 now to Nz . <br><br><br>
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[leytonandamanda]

Tj va'a been a disappointment <br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

<p>NZ captain warned. Next offender goes to the bin. Reason: no. 6 disengaging from the scrum early.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>NZ prop (17) sent to the bin. Not sure what he did wrong but they were on a warning.</p>
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<p>Jordie Barrett joins the scrum .. LOL, and they win it.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Great try by NZs replacement hooker! Apart from the scrum, NZ is playing reasonably well.</p>
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<p>Barrett misses the conversion. NZ leads 36-24 after 60 minutes.</p>